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SAAB 105 vs Zlin Z 42

SAAB 105 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 970 vs 230 km/h, range 2,300 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 920 kg, built 192 vs 57 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
SAAB 105 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Zlin
First flight 29 June 1963 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 192 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 530 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or Zlin Z 42?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 740 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or Zlin Z 42?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or Zlin Z 42?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or Zlin Z 42?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or Zlin Z 42?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or Zlin Z 42?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or Zlin Z 42?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.